Author and Governor-General of Canada. Born at Perth, Scotland. He entered the diplomatic service, becoming private secretary to the High Commissioner for Southern Africa. Created Baron Tweedsmuir ...

Person, Literature, Politics & Administration, Canada, Scotland, South Africa

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St Bartholomew's Hospital

Barts was founded in 1123 by Rahere.

Group, Medicine

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Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts / United Society

A Church of England missionary organisation (no surprise), created because the church was felt to be in a poor state in the American colonies. In 1965 it joined with the 'Universities' Mission to C...

Group, Religion

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John Sainsbury

Businessman. Born John Davan Sainsbury, one of three brothers, he entered the family business in 1950, becoming chairman and chief executive in 1969. Created Baron Sainsbury of Preston Candover.

Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration

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Alec Appleby

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War dead, WW1

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